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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks Packet 05.19.21Agenda Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of May 19, 2021 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 1. Approve Minutes from April 21, 2021 Meeting 7:02 pm 2. Neighborhood Park Upgrades 7:30 pm 3. Public Works Facility Update 7:45 pm 4. Adjournment This meeting will be held in -person, but residents may participate in the meeting remotely pursuant to MN Statute Sec. 13D.021. For more information on remote participation, go to https://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/participate. Meeting ID: 854 6427 7716 Page 1 of 2 Parks Commission Agenda May 19, 2021 Background Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of May 19, 2021 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Approve Minutes from April 21, 2021 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of April 21, 2021. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES. Neighborhood Park Upgrades Starting in 2017, the Parks Commission has reviewed Hugo's neighborhood parks for necessary improvements. In 2020, upgrades to neighborhood parks included annual soft surfacing replacement and installation of benches. It was also recommended that the City coordinate with the Victor Gardens HOA to make improvements at Victor Square Park and Val Jean Park. The Parks Commission allocated $40,000 for park upgrades in 2021 with the Capital Improvement Plan. Staff is recommending additional coordination with the Victor Gardens HOA, replacement of concrete at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park, and bench installation. Upgrades that have already been approved, including Beaver Ponds playground replacement and final construction of Arcand Park will also take place this summer. Denaway will present the 2021 park improvement plan. Public Works Facility Update Construction of the new 60,000 square foot Public Works facility at Irish Avenue Park is underway. Public Works Director Scott Anderson will provide an update. THE PARKS PLAN CAN BE FOUND AT: https://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/2040compplan Page 2 of 2 Parks Commission Agenda May 19, 2021 Minutes Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of April 21, 2021 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Meeting held at City Hall and remotely pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021 Present: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson, Alternate: Meredith St. Pierre. Staff Present: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Debi Close, Parks Secretary Chair Strub called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. 1. Approval of Minutes from the March 17, 2021 Meeting Tennyson made a motion, McGinnity seconded to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2021 Parks Commission meeting. Ayes: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson. Motion approved. 2. Oneka Lake Reserve Park Dedication Parks Planner Shayla Denaway presented the Oneka Lake Reserve park dedication proposal received from Oneka Lake Reserve, LLC. The neighborhood is located north of 150t" St N at Generation Avenue. The Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development includes 40 attached townhomes with a mix of 2 and 3 unit two-story buildings. The development includes 6.7 acres of buildable land, a private street, a public neighborhood park, stormwater re -use and sidewalk/trails. The developer is requesting to dedicate a combination of land .45 acres and fees to satisfy park dedication. The proposed land dedication of .45 acres satisfies 52% of the requirement. The remaining dedication would be satisfied by payment of 48% of the fee, which is currently $2,400 per unit. The total fee paid for 40 units would be $46,080. The development is currently zoned R4 with request to be rezoned to Planned Unit Development. The surrounding developments are of a similar density and there may be an increased demand for playground. Staff recommended that the park dedication proposal be accepted and that the City build a park on the dedicated land in the future. Page 1 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes April 21, 2021 Community Development Director Rachel Juba informed that the changes made from 2020 application for this development were modified due to new fire sprinkler codes. The cost change altered the dwelling sizes and building layout from the sketch plan. Strub asked if there is a trail system to the current play structure at the Hugo Elementary on Francesca Avenue. Juba informed that a direct route to the playground would be across private property. City Staff gave the developer recommendations to construct a pedestrian crossing at a road intersection for pedestrian safety, to grade and seed the future park property, and to install a sidewalk through the park. The park would be comparable to Cove Park in terms of size and amenities. The estimated cost for a small is $45,000 - $60,000. Shelter cost would be estimated at $60,000. Rauschendorfer made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to accept the proposed park dedication of .45 acres of land and payment of fees with the developer grading, seeding, landscaping, and providing a sidewalk in the future park with Oneka Lake Reserve PUD. Ayes: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson. Motion carried. Moore-Arcand requested signage to indicate that it is a future park. Rauschendorfer asked about available parking and noted that 150th Street could be used. 3. Lions Park to School Trail Study Denaway presented a proposal from WSB for a trail feasibility study. The study would evaluate a new trail north of Lions Park to the new White Bear Lake elementary school currently being constructed. The WSB proposal includes a wetland delineation of 2 city -owned parcels, GIs mapping, and conceptual trail alignments for $16,000. Rauschendorfer was concerned with the property being mostly wetland and that the pedestrian crossing would need boardwalks that are very costly. WSB has expressed excitement for the project and are aware that the cost of construction is likely high. However, grants are likely available because of the educational value of the wetlands that would be accessible with a trail. Moore-Arcand stated it would be a mistake to not purse if this opportunity is available. Moore-Arcand made a motion, Rauschendorfer second to approve the feasibility study between Lions Park and the new White Bear Lake Elementary School. Page 2 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes April 21, 2021 St. Pierre wanted it noted that the trail is more of a wetland park and encouraged commission members to see a similar boardwalk recently built in Blaine. Ayes: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson. Motion carried. 4. Other Rauschendorfer asked why there were multiple "no parking" signs near Sunset Lake. Strub informed that residents utilizing the property [on the north side of Homestead Avenue] were parking on both sides of the narrow street and emergency vehicles wouldn't have been able to turn around in the cul-de- sac. Signage was necessary to limit parking to one side of the drive allowing safety access for emergencies. St. Pierre asked how the city -owned Sunset Lake property [on the south side] would be maintained for easier accessibility. Denaway informed the clearing of shrubs and trees will be done to help with on -foot access. Strub informed that once paths are more defined, other users will access the park this way. 4. Recreation Park Play Days starts June 14 Normandy Park in White Bear Lake is having a rummage sale May 22 Mahtomedi District Education is hosting a food truck event every Friday April 16 — August 13 White Bear Senior Center is hosting food trucks every Friday from April 23 — August 20 5. Adjournment Commissioner Moore-Arcand made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 pm, seconded by Tennyson. Ayes: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson. Motion carried. Page 3 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes April 21, 2021 Capital Improvement Plan 2021-2025 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Approved at the Parks Commission meeting of February 17, 2021 Park Upgrades- Beaver Ponds Park $100,000 A $40,000 B $140,000 School to Lions Park Trail Study $16,000 F Misc. Trail Improvements $100,000 G $100,000 $100,000 Arcand Park Construction $30,000 L Lions Park $8,100,000 M Irish Avenue Park $20,000 N $50,000 O Clearwater Creek Preserve $500,000 P Water Access Improvements $20,000 Q $8,366,000 $710,000 $240,000 A 2021 Neighborhood Park Upgrades include relocations of the playground in Lions Park to Beaver Ponds Park B 2022 projects will be determined after spring park inspections. C A playground replacement is anticipated in 2023 D 2024 projects will be determined after spring park inspections. E A playground replacement is anticipated in 2025. F Complete a feasibility study for a trail between Lions Park, the future elementary school, and Oneka Parkway. G-K Trail projects have not yet been identified. L Complete remaining construction in Arcand Park: parking lot, park sign, landscaping. M Construct Lions Park. N Prepare master plan development guidelines and define interim uses for Irish Avenue Park with community engagement. O Engage the community and prepare a master plan for Irish Avenue Park. P In 2022, construct improvements identified as Phase A in the Clearwater Creek Preserve master plan. Q In 2022, plan for recreational water access at Sunset Lake or other city -owned property. ,-momew— C $40,000 D $100,000 J $140,000 EST. 1906 9��� $140,000 $100,000 E